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Understanding income statement relationships—Apple Inc. Selected data from  the September...

Understanding income statement relationships—Apple Inc. Selected data from  the September 27, 2008, and September 29, 2007, consolidated balance sheets and income statements for the years then ended for Apple Inc. follow. All amounts are reported in millions.

 

2008

2007

Net Sales

  $32,479

$24,006

Cost of sales

  21,334

15,852

Research and development expenses

  1,109

782

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

  3,761

2,963

Operating income

?

?

Other income, net

?

599

Provision for income taxes

  2,061

?

Net income  

  $4,834

$3,496

Required:

a. Calculate the amount of Apple’s gross profit for each year. Has gross profit as a percentage of sales changed significantly during the past year?


b. Calculate the amount of Apple’s operating income for each year. Has operating income as a percentage of sales changed significantly during the past year?


c. After completing parts a and b, calculate the other missing amounts for each year.

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